GCC
ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
GCC — page 4
Kuwait Stocks Pause as H1 Trading Value Falls 22%
Boursa Kuwait Liquidity Slows, But June Points to Rotation
Egypt’s Markets Gain Support as Its Football Team Captures Hearts at the World Cup
Egypt reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF unlocking $1.64 billion in fresh financing, with the fund raising its FY2026/27 real GDP growth forecast to 4.6%. The milestone reflects steady progress in the country's economic reform program despite inflation and geopolitical headwinds.
Lunate USGRWTH ETF vs. SP Fund SPUS ETF: The Key Differentiator is MAG7
USGRWTH and SPUS offer Shariah-compliant U.S. equity exposure, but differ significantly in MAG7 allocation, trading venue, and investor suitability. USGRWTH provides local ADX access for GCC investors, while SPUS offers greater liquidity and scale on NYSE.
USGRWTHAE
SPUSUS
GCC Capital Markets Quarterly Review: Q2 2026
GCC equity markets experienced elevated volatility in Q2 2026 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell 38.4%. Dubai led regional performance with 9.6% gains, while oil-sensitive markets like Muscat declined 8.1%.
Opinion: with price limits removed, ETFs on ADX are about to get a lot better
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange is removing daily price limits on ETFs effective August 3, 2026, allowing funds to track their underlying assets in real time rather than being frozen at artificial bands during volatile sessions.
Saudi PMI Hits Four-Month High as Consumer Spending growth 6%
Saudi Arabia's PMI reached 53.3 in June, its strongest reading in four months, driven by resilient domestic demand and improved business confidence. The Kingdom's economic resilience is significantly influencing GCC-focused ETFs as it accounts for the largest share of regional equity benchmarks.
GCC Asset Management Hits $2.7 Trillion as Retail Leads Growth
GCC asset management reached $2.7 trillion in 2025 with a 10% annual increase, driven by rapid retail investor growth outpacing institutional capital. Retail assets grew 14% versus 9% institutional, signaling stronger ETF adoption and market liquidity.
PIF Net Profit Leaps 153% to SAR 65.2B in 2025; Assets Top SAR 4.5T
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) reported a 153% surge in net profit to SAR 65.2B in 2025, with total assets topping SAR 4.5 trillion. The growth was driven by stronger operating revenue, increased returns from associates and joint ventures, and reduced administrative expenses.
Lunate Rebrands Entire ETF Platform, Marking the End of the Chimera ETF Brand
All Chimera ETFs to Become Lunate ETFs Effective July 1, 2026
State Street Secures Fund Administration License in Saudi Arabia
Global custodian State Street has obtained a Managing Investment and Operating Funds (MIOF) license from Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority, enabling the firm to establish, operate, and administer funds within the Kingdom.
Best Shariah ETFs in 2026: The Complete Guide to 79 Islamic ETFs Worldwide
The Shariah-compliant ETF list is larger than most retail guides suggest.
Top GCC ETFs: Local and International Listings Explained
The Gulf's $4.3 trillion equity market offers two distinct ETF investment routes: locally listed products on regional exchanges and internationally listed funds on global exchanges. This guide explains structural differences in currency exposure, liquidity, regulation, and tax treatment.